Lithium induced Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus


Most common cause of acquired nephrogenic diabetes insipidus


A. Hypercalcaemia 

B. Hypokalemia 

C. Pyelonephritis 

D. Lithium



What is the mechanism of Lithium induced Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?


A. Downregulation of AQP2 in proximal convoluted tubule

B. Downregulation of AQP1 in proximal straight tubule

C. Downregulation of AQP2 in collecting duct

D. Downregulation of AQP1 in thin descending loop of Henle



Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders is caused by IgG autoantibodies against


A. Aquaporin 1

B. Aquaporin 2

C. Aquaporin 3

D. Aquaporin 4



Which drugs impair urine-concentrating ability of kidney?


  1. amphotericin
  2. foscarnet
  3. demeclocycline

Mechanism – Reduce renal medullary adenylyl cyclase activity, thereby decreasing the effect of AVP on the collecting ducts.


What are the treatment options for lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?


Lithium withdrawal


Instead of withdrawal of lithium – Treatment options for lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus could be introducing


  1. Thiazides,
  2. Amiloride
  3. Indomethacin
  4. Desmopressin
  5. Carbamazepine

Aquaporin Site of Action
Aquaporin 1proximal convoluted tubule
proximal straight tubule
thin descending loop of Henle
Water reabsorption
Aquaporin 2connecting tubule
cortical collecting duct
outer medullary collecting duct
inner medullary collecting duct
Water reabsorption in response to ADH
Aquaporin 3connecting tubule
cortical collecting duct
outer medullary collecting duct
Water reabsorption and glycerol permeability
Aquaporin 4inner medullary collecting ductWater reabsorption
Aquaporin
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